The learner views animation showing how a DC motor is wired and its operational characteristics. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated activity, learners examine how to change the gain of an optical sensor to overcome environmental conditions and distance.

Learners study the operation of the retro-reflective optical sensor, along with the guidelines that should be followed regarding the target size, reflector size, alignment, and the reflectivity of the target.

In this animated object, learners examine the proper way to reset a counter instruction in a programmable controller.

In this colorful and animated activity, learners examine the four functions provided by a hydraulic reservoir. A brief quiz completes the learning object.

In this animated object, learners examine the types of information to enter, and the sequence of steps required, to program a programmable logic controller (PLC) timer.

In this animated object, learners examine the switch settings for the on-delay, off-delay, and one-shot timing functions of an optical sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners review surface finish basics and read how to calculate the roughness average.

Identify the correct description of pseudocode if statements.

This animated lesson shows several ways that a hydraulic pressure switch, connected in a ladder circuit, causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to perform various applications.

In this animated object, learners examine the hysteresis function of a sensor.

Learners examine the counter-reset function of a programmable controller and how it is used.

Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a feed-forward control system and its advantages over a closed-loop system. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this interactive object, learners view various components of gears and read descriptions of them. Learners then identify the location of each of these components in a drag-and-drop exercise.

In this learning activity you'll read introduction to electrical quantities, units, and symbols and test their knowledge in a matching exercise.

Learners examine the fundamental concepts of sequencer output instruction. A simulated example shows a sequencer in operation.

Learners examine the operation of a proportional control amplifier and the two ways that it is programmed using proportional gain or proportional band. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.